Since Argentina has very few tourist offices abroad, and embassies don't seem to see tourism as a priority, the two main sources of information before you go are the Internet (
www.turismo.gov.ar
) and private tour companies and operators. Your best bet for brochures or factsheets is one of the companies specializing in Latin America, such as South American Experience or Exodus. Nearly every aspect of life in Argentina seems to have its own Web site, with an incredible number dedicated to polo. You might like to buy maps before you go, but a wider selection is on offer in Argentina itself.
Tourist information
The only European countries with
official Argentine tourist offices
are Germany and Italy; in the USA three overseas delegations can give you the lowdown: 12 West 56th St, in New York (tel 212/603-0443, fax 212/315-5545); 5055 Wilshire Blvd,...
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Maps
Road maps
can be obtained at bookshops and kiosks in all big towns and cities or at service-stations but are quite hard to find anywhere else. Many maps aren't up to date or contain a surprising number of errors: road numbers are sometimes wrong;...
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Websites
Buenos Aires
www.buenosaires.gov.ar
Tourism in the capital, with details of hotels, events and where to dance or watch tango.
Buenos Aires Herald
www.buenosairesherald.com
Condensed but interesting overview...
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